Latex Plot of Standard Model: Small and Major Seesaws | Koide Slides

In summary, the conversation discussed a semilogx plot of the standard model in Latex using the tikz and pfgplots packages. This plot, known as the "small seesaw", can be useful to everyone as it has a symmetric "seesaw-like" structure. The conversation also mentioned the possibility of adding the "major seesaw" and the "big seesaw" to the plot, but the numerical values for these elements are currently unknown.
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As a byproduct of the last slides on Koide, I have done a semilogx plot of the standard model in latex with the tikz and pfgplots packages, and it can be generically useful to everyone. So here is the gist:

https://gist.github.com/arivero/e74ad3848290845de5ca

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I call this picture the "small seesaw" because you can also put alpha in the other side, from vacuum to tau mass, say, and then it has a very symmetric "seesaw-like" way. Of course, you can also add the "major seesaw", neutrinos and cosmological constant on one side, and GUT and Planck masses in the opposite seat.
 

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Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?
 
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Well, by the way, I could also include the big see-saw, from neutrino to mass scale, but I am not sure of which are the numerical values, in GeV, of each element. And at least the infamous equation for [itex]m_\pi^3[/itex] should be included.
 

What is the Standard Model and why is it important in physics?

The Standard Model is a theoretical framework that explains the fundamental particles and their interactions in the universe. It is important in physics because it provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental forces and particles that make up our world.

What is a small seesaw and a major seesaw in the Standard Model?

In the Standard Model, a seesaw is a mechanism that explains the difference in masses between certain particles. A small seesaw refers to the mechanism that explains the difference in masses between neutrinos, while a major seesaw refers to the mechanism that explains the difference in masses between quarks and leptons.

What is the significance of the Koide formula in the Standard Model?

The Koide formula, also known as the "magic formula", is a mathematical relationship that suggests a connection between the masses of the three generations of particles in the Standard Model. It is significant because it is a simple and elegant solution to the puzzle of why particles have the masses they do.

How is the Standard Model tested and validated?

The Standard Model is tested and validated through experiments conducted at particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider. By colliding particles at high energies, scientists can observe the predicted behavior of particles and their interactions, confirming the predictions of the Standard Model.

What are the implications of the Standard Model for our understanding of the universe?

The Standard Model has revolutionized our understanding of the universe by providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the fundamental particles and forces. It has allowed scientists to make predictions about the behavior of particles and their interactions, and has been validated through numerous experiments. However, it is not a complete theory and there are still many unanswered questions in physics, such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

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